UT School of Information Sciences

How do humans interact with robots? 🤖 New research from @UTCCI School of Information Sciences explores human-robot interaction, led by Assistant Professor Jiangen He with Wanqi Zhang (MSIS) & Marielle Santos (’25). Read more: tiny.utk.edu/Human_Robot_In… @UTKnoxville

SIS students made their debut on the @UTCCI networking trip to NYC! 🗽✨ From agency visits to alumni meetups, the experience gave real-world insight into communication careers. Read more: tiny.utk.edu/SISinNYC26 @UTKnoxville

Professor Wade Bishop recently represented SIS and @UTCCI graduate programs at a career and graduate fair at Tusculum University, connecting with students and sharing opportunities for advanced study and professional growth. @UTKnoxville @UTSystemNews @UTKGradSchool

Assistant Professor of Practice Scot Smith recently served as a juror for the Schneider Family Book Award at the @ALALibrary's Youth Media Awards in Chicago—recognizing outstanding books for children & teens that reflect the disability experience. @UTCCI @UTKnoxville

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Jiangen He on receiving multiple recent awards supporting research & innovation in generative AI, teaching, & graduate student scholarship. We’re proud to see faculty leading impactful, collaborative work in this space. @UTCCI @UTKnoxville

Congrats to Assistant Professor Yingying Han on receiving an Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grant from the Engagement Scholarship Consortium. Her community-centered project uses storytelling & participatory archives to elevate Asian American voices & histories.

Happy first day of class in the new semester! We are SO happy you're back 🧡

Classes are back and our students are in New York. 🗽 Follow along as SIS students Aiden Starcher and Ciara McMahon take over our socials during the New York networking trip this week and share highlights from their experience. ➡️ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/utk_sis/

From Knoxville to Morocco. ✈️ Several students are spending the winter mini-term studying abroad through the @UTCCI in Morocco program—exploring global communication, culture, and technology. They shared their experience in this recap reel—take a look! @UTKGlobal @UTKnoxville

Hard to believe it’s already been a month since we sent off our Fall 2025 SIS graduates 🎓🧡 Still so proud of this graduating class and excited to see what they do next. #OnceSISAlwaysSIS #Fall2025Grads @UTKLibraries @UTCCI @UTKnoxville @knxvols

Hope you enjoyed the holiday season! As we step into the new year, our students are already getting a jump start during winter mini-term. ✨ On Jan. 8, Jessie Karrh and Nyja Casey will take over our Instagram from Morocco. Follow along: instagram.com/utk_sis/ @UTCCI @UTKAbroad

This evening, we welcomed our graduates, their families, faculty, staff, and friends for CCI Send-Off, a special celebration honoring their accomplishments and raising a toast to tomorrow’s big day. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a memorable evening!

Congratulations, CCI Class of 2025! 🎓 We couldn’t be prouder of you. Welcome to the @tennalum family! #utgrad2025

Happy Holidays from SIS! ❄️ We’re heading into winter break, but we’ll see you in the new year. 💛✨ @UTCCI @UTKnoxville @UTKLibraries

From classroom curiosity to published research! 🧠📚 SIS faculty and alumni examined how museums manage collections in the age of AI, offering insights at the intersection of tech and cultural heritage. 🔗 tiny.utk.edu/ClassroomCurio… @UTKnoxville @UTCCI @UTKLibraries

Happy Thanksgiving from SIS! 🍂 We’re grateful for our amazing students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Enjoy a well-deserved break! 🦃💛 @UTCCI @UTKnoxville @UTKLibraries

Our Nashville networking trip was all about connection, and our amazing CCI alumni made it unforgettable. Students and faculty met with graduates who are shaping the communication and information industries across Music City. We’re so grateful for these @tennalum!

SIS Students — join us for our Fall Social Hour! 🧡 📅 Dec 3 ⏰ 11 a.m.–12 p.m. EST Snacks, games & time to connect. Tell us if you prefer an in-person or virtual event: 👉 tinyurl.com/5cburjhn Open to all SIS students! @UTKLibraries @UTCCI @UTKnoxville

It was a great day on campus with our SIS Advisory Board at the fall board meeting! Thank you to those who joined us in person and those who participated virtually. We appreciate your leadership and support. 🧡 @UTCCI @UTKnoxville

Where creativity meets technology. 🧡 In the SIS iLab, students bring ideas to life—layer by layer. Your #BigOrangeGive makes it possible. 🎁 Donate today ➡️ bigorangegive.utk.edu/cci #UTK #CCI #Innovation #VolsGive @UTKnoxville @UTCCI